Qa/Qc Jobs

QAR is responsible for Code compliance and design constructability resource for CS Construction Management and Engineering and Design Groups. Discipline specific installation support (ie. EEW kits for Electrical, high purity analytical for Process, exhaust test and balance for Mechanical, cleanroom for architectural) Position Specifics Qualified to inspect all materials received prior to installation or use to ensure fabrication specifications are met, ensure that installations are performed in accordance with the following:

• Participate in SOP and perform SIPP and Pre-Task Plan audits for compliance to all requirements
• Able to resolve technical construction questions and answer discipline specific RFIs.
• Coordinate with tool owners to have the trades prepared for SL1/SL2
• Master Specifications, Standard Installation Details, State and Local Codes UMC, UBC UPC and NFPA, SMACNA Standards, and International Codes, ASME, AWS
• Also includes any discipline specific requirements as listed below
• Interface with Contractor supervision on functions and requirements for installations
• Perform all necessary inspections and equipment signoff requirements
• Interface with OM/PM/CC and Trades on matters affecting the project quality of work and system operation
• Assist trades in identifying and solving construction problems

Education/Experience

• High school degree or GED equivalent Must have a minimum of 6 years experience in similar QAQC type roles for major high tech construction projects Must have journeyman level experience in the specific trade discipline (Electrical, Process, Mechanical, LSS, Architectural-Cleanroom)

Skills

• Able to track hours in the field and to assess earned value.
• Need to understand tool drawing set for the corresponding functional area, to solve field contraction issues. Thorough understanding of respective discipline (EL, ME, PI, AR, LSS) to drive trade’s coordination.
• Understanding of Area Layout. Knowledge of microschedule for prefacilitation, understanding of sequence of construction activities and tool sequence.
• Coordinate prefacilities readiness check lists.
• Able to resolve technical construction questions in the field. Strong knowledge is required in the following areas; local and national codes; construction drawings/symbols; acceptable industry standard/practices
• Technically skilled to act as the interface between trades, the designers and the tool owners.
• Able to communicate with trades (speak language of the trades).

Mechanical Specific Information

• Be a qualified PVC/CPVC bonder in accordance with ASME B31.3 (Chapter VII).
• Serves as the technical content expert relative to mechanical systems fabrication, installation, and testing. Possess a thorough understanding of acceptable industry standards for quality relative to all plastic, metal, Teflon lined stainless steel, and FRP ductwork systems.
• Be certified by a PVC/CPVC manufacturer in the fabrication of solvent cemented joints, the installation of valves, the assembly of mechanical (threaded) connections, and other piping system components.
• Strong knowledge is required in the following areas: o Carbon steel and stainless steel welding and weld characteristics o Heat fusion and solvent welding of various plastics o All other methods of pipe joining i.e. threaded, compression, face seal, flared fittings, brazing, soldering, etc.
• O ASHREA – American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
• Process Piping Specific Information
• O SMACNA – Sheet Metal And Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association, Inc.
• This candidate will also be responsible for writing, interpreting, and maintaining installation guidelines and situational bulletins and memos with compliance to existing contract guidelines.
• Certified by George Fischer on one or more of the following PVDF fusion processes; GF Model IR 63; GF Model IR225
• Responsible for performing, supervising, and tracking all QAQC checklists and leak testing for all tool types.
• ASME B31.3 compliant weld certificate (automatic orbital welding for high-purity gas systems)
• Responsible for all aspects of safety compliance specifically for the mechanical contractor, and generally site wide.
• Responsible for all aspects of construction pertaining to the installation, testing, and test and balance of all dry mechanical systems including exhaust and supply air systems.
• Desired Mechanical Professional Certifications:
• ASME B31.3 compliant weld certificate in one or more of the following methods; SMAW, GTAW, GMAW
• Content expert in piping construction and be able to deliver a message of expectations such that interpretation is not left to chance.
• Possess a thorough understanding of acceptable industry standards for quality relative to all plastic, metal and/or hybrid piping materials likely to be used in microelectronics construction.

Electrical Specific Information

• Review Electrical SIPP’s for accuracy of content
• Desired Electrical Professional Certifications
• Manage the EEW, COHE and lock out/tag out procedures and sign-off
• O IAEI – International Association of Electrical Inspectors
• O ASSE – American Society of Safety Engineers
• Support all customers in driving resolution to design package and panel schedule issues

Architectural Specific Information

• Work directly with PM’s & CC’s in the bay and mini-environment certification processes, individual will assist in the certification turnover process to manufacturing.
• Coordinate with multiple customers in regards to the installation of cleanroom components.
• Person to assist in the coordination of the elevators availability
• Individual needs to coordinate with all customers in regards to gown room activity, pass-through’s and material moves in and out of the Fab, including the planning and communication of gown room/pass-through locations and re-locations.
• Assist in the coordination of cleaning effort
• Individual will support concrete coring as needed.
• Candidate must have extensive knowledge of cleanroom construction, microcontamination and certification
• Individual will monitor traffic in and out of the cleanroom
• Person responsible for the protection of facility, work to alleviate any damage caused to the facility due to high volume movement of equipment and personnel.
• Manage interstitial/ceiling access program and construction activity

Project Management